HPE MSA 2060
The HPE MSA 2060 is a flash-ready hybrid storage array engineered to provide affordable application acceleration for small and medium businesses (SMB) and branch office deployments. Featuring dual active-active controllers with dedicated ASIC hardware RAID offload, automated tiering, and flexible host interfaces (Fibre Channel, iSCSI, or SAS), it delivers over 325,000 IOPS at entry-level price points. It is one of the most widely installed SAN storage systems in small enterprise environments.
Also written as: MSA 2060 Storage, HPE MSA 2060 SAN Storage, MSA2060
Specifications
| Brand | HPE |
|---|---|
| Family | MSA |
| Form factor | 2U rack |
| Released | Sep 2020 |
| Cpu sockets | 2 |
| Cpu platform | Dual Active/Active ASIC-accelerated Storage Controllers |
| Memory type | 12GB System Cache per Controller (24GB total per array) |
| Memory max (GB) | 24 |
| Drive bays | 2U24 SFF or 2U12 LFF base chassis; supports up to 9 drive expansion enclosures (up to 240 SFF or 120 LFF drives) |
| Network onboard | 4 host ports per controller (8 ports total): 16Gb Fibre Channel, 10GbE iSCSI, or 12Gb SAS |
| Raw capacity | Up to 921TB SFF or 2.16PB LFF raw capacity with expansion enclosures |
| Power supply | Dual redundant 580W hot-plug AC power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: HPE Msa 2050
Reference prices (last 14 days, updated 2026-10-27)
New: USD 8,200 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
Refurbished: USD 4,900 (1 sighting, Oct 2026)
All sightings
| Seller | Condition | Price | Note | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cdw.com | new | USD 8,200 | Dual controller 16Gb FC SFF 24-bay array | 2026-10-27 |
| serversupply.com | refurbished | USD 4,900 | Dual 10GbE iSCSI SFF array with dual 580W PSUs | 2026-10-27 |
Prices seen on public listings on the dates shown, before tax and shipping. Not an offer.
Compatible parts
Hard drives
- 872477-B21 HPE 600GB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF SC Digitally Signed Firmware HDD
- 872479-B21 HPE 1.2TB SAS 12G Enterprise 10K SFF SC Digitally Signed Firmware HDD
Equivalent models from other brands
- Dell Powervault ME5024
- Lenovo ThinkSystem DE2000H · compare
Buying a used MSA 2060: what to check
Confirm controller protocol type (Fibre Channel, 10GbE iSCSI, or 12Gb direct-attached SAS), as controller modules cannot be software-converted between protocols without replacing the SFP/transceiver hardware. Check supercapacitor cache backup health, verify whether the Advanced Data Services (tiering, snapshots) license is active, and ensure genuine HPE MSA-badged drives are installed.
FAQ
What host interface options does the MSA 2060 support?
It supports 16Gb/8Gb Fibre Channel, 10GbE/1GbE iSCSI, or 12Gb SAS host connectivity with 4 ports per controller (8 ports total across dual controllers).
Can SSDs and HDDs be mixed in the MSA 2060?
Yes. The MSA 2060 features built-in automated tiered storage that dynamically moves active 'hot' data to high-speed SSDs and colder data to enterprise HDDs in real time.
How many expansion disk shelves can be attached to an MSA 2060?
Up to 9 MSA 2060 LFF or SFF drive enclosures can be daisy-chained using SAS expansion cables.
Buying or selling MSA 2060?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- HPE MSA 2060 Storage QuickSpecs, checked 2026-10-27